Avista sale: Nationalist outcry a little late

Whoa, there!

The proper role of government

What should be done by government and what should be done by private enterprise? The Founding Fathers wrestled with this question. Our Declaration of Independence articulates that our Rights “are endowed by (our) Creator” and “That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men.” The preamble of The Constitution tells us its purpose is to “establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the blessings of Liberty.” These, therefore are the reasons our government should be focused on these tasks.

$1.765 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California

The winning numbers were: 22, 24, 40, 52, 64 and the Powerball 10.

Leaders balance optimism with threat of second virus wave

Trump administration officials spoke optimistically about a relatively quick rebound from the coronavirus as life within the White House reflected the challenges still posed by the pandemic: Vice President Mike Pence was “self-isolating” after one of his aides tested positive

Judge Peterson target of protest

Group claims gaming activities have been a factor in decisions

COEUR d'ALENE — It's not often that retaining a judge becomes an election controversy.

CHARITIES: Begging goes too far

Will the lack of a better word, begging, ever cease? The latest solicitation now includes soap. Not just any soap, but unwrapped, plus toiletries, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.

CAMPING: A proposal for Idaho

I recently read the article in your paper about “Dispersed Camping” being offered in Montana. The article describes dispersed camping as an alternative area for people to camp when campgrounds are full. Often this area may not have a picnic table, fire pit, water, or toilets available, but it is still a place to rest your head for the night. This sounds like a great idea to me. Why not offer this option here in Idaho?

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Where to military personnel buy their shoes?

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I buy my guns from a guy named T-Rex.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Why did you buy that hammock?

Idaho exports rebound over 2009 totals

BOISE (AP) - Idaho exports shipped through September climbed to $3.83 billion, putting 2010 on a pace to come close the state's 2008 record of $5 billion, the Idaho Department of Commerce said in a recent report.

Federal bank survives Congress

Conservatives can't derail Export-Import Bank

WASHINGTON (AP) - The government's vehicle for promoting U.S. export sales survived a challenge from conservatives Tuesday with a Senate vote to renew the charter of the Export-Import Bank for three years. The vote, coming after the Senate rejected amendments to weaken or kill the bank, sends the measure to President Barack Obama for his signature.

VOTE: Dems blew best chance

President Obama is working frantically to get his message out to the nation to administer some anti-amnesia medication. Too late, the Dems had their chance and blew it.

Service with a smile

The good old days are back.

Disabled adult's caretaker charged with sexual abuse

A Post Falls man who takes care of developmentally disabled adults is accused of having sex with one of his clients.

Best of N. Idaho: Don't fall for pretenders' pitches

It's a compliment - and highly unethical - for other companies to pretend to be Best Of North Idaho.

U.S. warns Iran against closing key oil passage

Standoff has potential to spark military reprisals, spike oil prices

TEHRAN, Iran - The U.S. strongly warned Iran on Wednesday against closing a vital Persian Gulf waterway that carries one-sixth of the world's oil supply, after Iran threatened to choke off traffic through the Strait of Hormuz if Washington imposes sanctions targeting the country's crude exports.

Shifting into overdrive

NEW YORK - It's on.

Delivery confirmation

Post office retreats on eliminating Saturday mail

WASHINGTON - The financially beleaguered Postal Service backpedaled on its plan to end Saturday mail delivery, conceding Wednesday that its gamble to compel congressional approval had failed.

Homeless face could be yours

Local. Suburban. The first word describes the vast majority of North Idaho's homeless population. The second has become the biggest growth category in poverty and homelessness nationwide. While in general homelessness is down locally (no doubt thanks in part to the coalition of local charities, businesses, government officials, and agencies of the Committee to End Homelessness), family homelessness persists nationwide, and suburban poverty and has risen significantly since the recession - many of these former middle class homeowners. Both facts elicit surprise.